Manager, Financial Planning at Etisalat Nigeria

Posted on Thu 28th Aug, 2014 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning

Location:
Lagos, NG

Job Summary

Manage and control the annual Business Plan, Budget and Forecast processes. Ensure that these are fully integrated with the financial planning processes, organisational strategic plan and operational goals.

Principal Functions
  • Manage and improve the preparation of short, medium and long term business plans
  • Manage the alignment of the annual budget and strategic plan
  • Develop and update business cases for Etisalat Strategic acquisitions/joint ventures
  • Manage and update Etisalat - EMTSH funding schedule
  • Lead special projects, financial modelling and analysis
  • Work as an integral part of automating the Etisalat revenue and cost plans
  • Responsible for preparing monthly finance operating committee reports
  • Assist the Head, Financial Planning and budgeting in preparing productivity analysis for supporting departments
  • Liaise with finance support team to prepare annual operating budget, cost reports and rolling forecasts.
  • Prepare reports on increasing operating costs for management's attention.
  • Manage the planner grids and bottoms up financial planning process
  • Responsible for the quality of the financial data processed by adhering to performance disciplines systems controls and appropriate sign off points for all financial planning support processes
  • Flag misalignment within departmental plans and ensure synergy across the various departments by working closely with them to ensure the business plan is well aligned
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage direct report's performance to achieve overall team objective
  • Assist with the review, analysis and projection of annual and midyear divisional projects
  • Carry out other assignments as directed by Head, Budget and Financial Planning
Educational Requirements
  • First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
  • Relevant post graduate/ professional qualification (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)
  • An MBA will be an advantage
Experience, Skills & Competencies
  • Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three years in a supervisory role
  • Good Financial Modelling and Excel Skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Good understanding of the Telecoms environment
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic Planning & Development
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Advanced Modelling
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Business Writing and Communication
  • Passion for Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Empowering people
  • Growing people
  • Team work
  • Customer Focus
Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should
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